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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.80, 652.62 and 243.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.80, 652.62 and 243.02 is: 363.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.80 : 652.62 = 243.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.80/652.62 = 243.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.80x = 652.62 × 243.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.80x = 158,599.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,599.71/435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.93

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